Oxfordshire Hypnotherapist raises awareness on Corporate Stress
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Thu Feb 03 2005
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Oxfordshire Hypnotherapist Sam Weller addresses Banbury business community.
At the Banbury Business Breakfast club today on Thursday the 3rd of February Sam Weller made a presentation on Corporate Stress management in the workplace.
The key pointers were that
64% (source International Stress Management Association) of the 2002 UK workforce was suffering from workplace stress
66% said stress is reducing job satisfaction
33% believed it reduced productivity
75% 18-24 yr olds surveyed said they had experienced stress.
According to the Health& Safety Executive 79% of companies have taken no action/interest in the draft standards
Is stress an employers concern??
According to the H&SE
“Yes it your duty in law to make sure your employees are not made ill by work. Stress can make your employees ill.”
Their guidelines and standards make it easier for employees to bring actions against firms failing to act.
Tips from wellerassociates
Ensure the employee handbook & induction shows that management are aware of the adverse effects of too much stress
Clear written & precise procedures that refer to stress policy
Precise job description
Stress on the agenda for management meetings
Offer communication workshops-improved communications means better productivity
Offer stress management workshops
Monitor stress levels with a questionnaire twice a year on 3 things the company can do to reduce stress. Keep it Anonymous but with actions taken
Simple records book to combat unreasonable stress
Recruitment interviews which see how they handle stress.
For further information on Corporate Stress Management solutions please contact Sam Weller 01608 645445
www.wellerassociates.co.uk
Editor’s notes
Sam is unique in the world of hypnotherapy, as he has come from a successful professional background. First as an Army Officer and as Regional Director for a Financial Services Company. For Sam hypnotherapy is a process whereby you should achieve an “edge” for your clients “it is all about results” Sam focuses on business development as well as sports enhancement having played rugby at representative level. This blend of proven business track record and professional hypnotherapy qualifications make him much sought after on a 121 basis and for dynamic business group presentations.
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